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You know when you hear from me three times in one day on Weather related issue then tighten down your seat belts it is going to be an entertaining ride!
You know when you hear from me three times in one day on Weather related issue then tighten down your seat belts it is going to be an entertaining ride!
 
Last week the New York Times ran a disgraceful hit piece under the headline: "Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court Justice of Few Words, Some Not His Own." The headline and the article itself are clearly designed to create the impression that Thomas is not only lazy but possibly a plagiarist as well...
Last week the New York Times ran a disgraceful hit piece under the headline: "Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court Justice of Few Words, Some Not His Own." The headline and the article itself are clearly designed to create the impression that Thomas is not only lazy but possibly a plagiarist as well...
 
This series, entitled "Cut This, Go Home," includes several budget items that should no longer receive taxpayer funding because they fall well outside the legitimate, core functions of government.
This series, entitled "Cut This, Go Home," includes several budget items that should no longer receive taxpayer funding because they fall well outside the legitimate, core functions of government.
 
THAT is the spin being circulated by the establishment in the wake of John Boehner's resignation from Congress.
THAT is the spin being circulated by the establishment in the wake of John Boehner's resignation from Congress.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 719 – a Senate-passed spending bill that would fund federal government operations through December 11th, 2015 at an annualized rate of $1.017 trillion.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 719 – a Senate-passed spending bill that would fund federal government operations through December 11th, 2015 at an annualized rate of $1.017 trillion.
 
If you were fortunate to have a girl friend and a record player in the mid to late fifties, Chances Are you used these songs to try and convince her of your love.
If you were fortunate to have a girl friend and a record player in the mid to late fifties, Chances Are you used these songs to try and convince her of your love.
 
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Beaufort County as follows:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Beaufort County as follows:
 
Ten students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as BCCC's Best in a ceremony on the college campus on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The students were recognized for the character trait "committed" and were nominated by members of the faculty and staff.
Ten students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as BCCC's Best in a ceremony on the college campus on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The students were recognized for the character trait "committed" and were nominated by members of the faculty and staff.
 
Even though Alcoa Power Generating Inc. has won two more legal battles against the state of North Carolina dealing with the company’s efforts to relicense its four hydroelectric dams on the Yadkin River, the state plans to continue fighting to gain control of those facilities...
Even though Alcoa Power Generating Inc. has won two more legal battles against the state of North Carolina dealing with the company’s efforts to relicense its four hydroelectric dams on the Yadkin River, the state plans to continue fighting to gain control of those facilities...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the NC Competes Jobs Plan today, a key component of his comprehensive strategy to build and strengthen North Carolina's economy by putting more people back to work.
Governor Pat McCrory signed the NC Competes Jobs Plan today, a key component of his comprehensive strategy to build and strengthen North Carolina's economy by putting more people back to work.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
William Elliott Jarvis, Sr., a resident of Pinetown, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at his home.
William Elliott Jarvis, Sr., a resident of Pinetown, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at his home.
 
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer with our Pink Power Speaking tour, a series of eight events offered across the region.
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer with our Pink Power Speaking tour, a series of eight events offered across the region.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for October, 2015
 
Jet black hair, just like Elvis and big old black rimmed glasses prove that looks were not all that was needed. A great voice was a must for Roy Orbison.
Jet black hair, just like Elvis and big old black rimmed glasses prove that looks were not all that was needed. A great voice was a must for Roy Orbison.
 
Under Tillis' amendment, the C-130Hs cannot be removed from Fort Bragg unless the following leadership approvals indicate our national security and readiness of the global response unit will not be jeopardized.
Under Tillis' amendment, the C-130Hs cannot be removed from Fort Bragg unless the following leadership approvals indicate our national security and readiness of the global response unit will not be jeopardized.
 
Erin Barfield, Greenville native and winner of the Uptown Retail Challenge, has fulfilled her dream of being able to open a storefront location in the Uptown District.
Erin Barfield, Greenville native and winner of the Uptown Retail Challenge, has fulfilled her dream of being able to open a storefront location in the Uptown District.
 
It may surprise you to know that at one time there were lines that journalists wouldn't cross, at least not if they wanted to be seen as professionals. These days that's getting increasingly hard to believe.
It may surprise you to know that at one time there were lines that journalists wouldn't cross, at least not if they wanted to be seen as professionals. These days that's getting increasingly hard to believe.
 
East Carolina University faculty and student choreography will share the stage at Wright Auditorium this month during Dance @ Wright, part of the ECU/Loessin Playhouse Season. The showcase will spotlight an eclectic assortment of dance styles designed to captivate audiences on Sept. 18 - 20.
East Carolina University faculty and student choreography will share the stage at Wright Auditorium this month during Dance @ Wright, part of the ECU/Loessin Playhouse Season. The showcase will spotlight an eclectic assortment of dance styles designed to captivate audiences on Sept. 18 - 20.
 
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released student performance data for all schools and school districts in the state. The release included school performance grades, end-of-course and end-of-grade achievement level results, school accountability growth data, the 4-year and...
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released student performance data for all schools and school districts in the state. The release included school performance grades, end-of-course and end-of-grade achievement level results, school accountability growth data, the 4-year and...
 
At the start of the fall semester, a freshman student at UNC-Chapel Hill gave the syllabus for ENG 72: Literature of 9/11 a cursory look and, perceiving an anti-American bias, brought it to the attention of the College Fix, a conservative website. It then received a considerable amount of...
At the start of the fall semester, a freshman student at UNC-Chapel Hill gave the syllabus for ENG 72: Literature of 9/11 a cursory look and, perceiving an anti-American bias, brought it to the attention of the College Fix, a conservative website. It then received a considerable amount of...
 
The 25th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2014 state champs from Rowan County EMS against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge them.
The 25th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2014 state champs from Rowan County EMS against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge them.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2015 as Manufacturing Week in North Carolina. Since Governor McCrory took office in January 2013, North Carolina has added more than 230,000 new jobs.
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2015 as Manufacturing Week in North Carolina. Since Governor McCrory took office in January 2013, North Carolina has added more than 230,000 new jobs.
 
Before you read the remainder of this column, estimate 1) how much North Carolina spends per student and 2) the average pay for a North Carolina teacher. Keep both figures in mind and proceed.
Before you read the remainder of this column, estimate 1) how much North Carolina spends per student and 2) the average pay for a North Carolina teacher. Keep both figures in mind and proceed.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his long-standing fight against taxpayer-funded abortion by voting for H.R. 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his long-standing fight against taxpayer-funded abortion by voting for H.R. 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act.
 
Measuring the performance of colleges - and holding them accountable for their performance - is an unsolved problem. A new "earnings gains" measure of community colleges in North Carolina aims to solve it.
Measuring the performance of colleges - and holding them accountable for their performance - is an unsolved problem. A new "earnings gains" measure of community colleges in North Carolina aims to solve it.
 
However, some people just bypass the drug companies and go straight to the source. They eat Kaolin or "White Gold" as the Georgians in Sandersville call it.
However, some people just bypass the drug companies and go straight to the source. They eat Kaolin or "White Gold" as the Georgians in Sandersville call it.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals on veterans.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals on veterans.
 
One out of every three North Carolinians is a millennial. And those in the generation born between 1982 and 2004 will soon become the largest chunk of the adult population as well. But that doesn't mean millennials will play an outsized role in the 2016 elections.
One out of every three North Carolinians is a millennial. And those in the generation born between 1982 and 2004 will soon become the largest chunk of the adult population as well. But that doesn't mean millennials will play an outsized role in the 2016 elections.
 
r. Hughes Fairbanks Foster, Jr., age 62, a resident of 761 Cedar Village Road, Belhaven, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
r. Hughes Fairbanks Foster, Jr., age 62, a resident of 761 Cedar Village Road, Belhaven, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mrs. Cecelia Ann Paul Brooks Warrington, age 73, a resident of 202 White Oak Drive, Greenville, NC died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Cecelia Ann Paul Brooks Warrington, age 73, a resident of 202 White Oak Drive, Greenville, NC died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
"'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out," comedian George Carlin once quipped. Perhaps, then, North Carolinians should be suspicious about the fact that the University of North Carolina system's president, a Democrat, and its Board of Governors...
"'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out," comedian George Carlin once quipped. Perhaps, then, North Carolinians should be suspicious about the fact that the University of North Carolina system's president, a Democrat, and its Board of Governors...
 
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